Chevron’s Target, Estimates Lowered at Citigroup (CVX)
Posted on July 11, 2012 at 09:37 AM EDT
Integrated oil giant Chevron Corporation (CVX) on Wednesday caught some tepid commentary from analysts at Citigroup. The firm maintained its “Buy” rating on CVX but lowered its price target to $120. That new target suggests a smaller 15% upside to the stock’s Tuesday closing price of $103.88. Citigroup also cut its earnings estimates for the [...]

Integrated oil giant Chevron Corporation (CVX) on Wednesday caught some tepid commentary from analysts at Citigroup.

The firm maintained its “Buy” rating on CVX but lowered its price target to $120. That new target suggests a smaller 15% upside to the stock’s Tuesday closing price of $103.88.

Citigroup also cut its earnings estimates for the company, citing lower oil prices.

Chevron shares posted small gains in premarket trading Wednesday.

The Bottom Line
Shares of Chevron (CVX) have a 3.47% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $103.88. The stock has technical support in the $96-$97 price area. If the stock can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the all-time high levels of $110-$111 a share.

Chevron Corporation (CVX) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

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